Young Tibetan monks waiting for the arrival of the Relic of Lord Buddha to arrive at the residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, hP, India on April 4, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Artists in traditional costume performing in the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard as they wait for the arrival of the Relic of Lord Buddha to arrive in Dharamsala, hP, India on April 4, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama seated in the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard outside the gate to his residence waiting for the arrival of the Relic of Lord Buddha to arrive in Dharamsala, hP, India on April 4, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying the moment as he waits for the arrival of the Relic of the Lord Buddha at the gate to his residence in the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, hP, India on April 4, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks spreading flower petals as they lead the procession bringing the Relic of the Lord Buddha to offer to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, hP, India on April 4, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Most Ven Dr Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Mahanayake Thero of the Raja Guru Shri Subuti Mahavihara Monastery of Sri Lanka, who is the custodian of the Kapilavastu relics, offering the Relic of Lord Buddha, to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on April 4, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Most Ven Dr Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Mahanayake Thero from Sri Lanka exchanging greetings after the offering of the Relic of the Lord Buddha in the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on April 4, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Most Ven Dr Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Mahanayake Thero from Sri Lanka, holding a stup containing the Relic of Lord Buddha, riding in a golf cart to the meeting room at His Holiness the Dalai Lama's residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on April 4, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama paying respects to the Relics of Lord Buddha with Most Ven Dr Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Mahanayake Thero at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on April 4, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking to Most Ven Dr Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Mahanayake Thero and Ling Rinpoche at the meeting rooom at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on April 4, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking a close look at the Relic of the Lord Buddha at the meeting room at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on April 4, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the meeting room at His Holiness the Dalai Lama's residence during the offering of the Relic of Lord Buddha by Most Ven Dr Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Mahanayake Thero in Dharamsala, HP, India on April 4, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama posing for a group photo with members of the delegation offering the Relic of Lord Buddha, including Most Ven Dr Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Mahanayake Thero and Ling Rinpoche and senior monks from Sri Lanka, at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on April 4, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama leaving the meeting room at his residence after the offering of the Relic of Lord Buddha in Dharamsala, HP, India. Photo by Tenzin Choejor